The Davidic Covenant

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Covenantal Features7 primary features and 3 secondary featuresDavid becomes king...and moves the capital to Jerusalem.Instead, God establishes a covenant with David.The prophet Nathan helps David understand God's will. Who was David?Recap:3 Secondary FeaturesOther important elements of this covenant:Queen Mother: the mother, not the wife, sat next to the king and had authority;Prime Minister: given the keys to the kingdom and had the king's authority; chief of the king's servants;Thank offering: sacrifice of thanksgiving that became the primary liturgy celebrated at the Temple rather than the sin offering.Connections to ChristAll of the features of the Davidic covenant are completely fulfilled in Christ. Some examples include:Thank offering: EucharistPrime Minister: Peter (pope) and the apostles (bishops)Queen Mother: Blessed MotherTemple: Jesus (and the entire Body of Christ)Unlimited: Jesus' kingdom has no end7 Primary FeaturesPromises God made to David within this covenant:Kingdom: David's line will have great kingsDynasty: his whole family will be blessed God's own son: David will be God's adopted sonUnlimited: the covenant will not be limited by time or spaceJerusalem: this city will become the spiritual center of the worldTemple: the sign of the covenant and the place for worshipWisdom: the new law of the Davidic covenantThe Davidic CovenantHe brings the Ark of the Covenant with him and asks God if he can build him a better home. A man after God's own heart;Shepherd;Killed Goliath;Played the harp and wrote many psalms (even for Saul, who hated him and wanted him dead);Became king after Saul died;Sinned with Bathsheba by killing her husband in order to sleep with her.